Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:
A ltd issued debentures of Rs 3,40,000 in consideration of assets of Rs 5,00,000 and liabilities of Rs1,00,000. The amount of Rs 60,000 will be debited to which account?
Options:
Capital Reserve
General Reserve
Goodwill
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Capital Reserve
Explanation:
In case of the whole business being taken over if the amount of debentures issued is more than the amount of the net assets taken over, the difference (excess) will be treated as value of goodwill and the same shall also be debited while passing the journal entry for the purchase of vender’s business . But if it is the other way round, i.e., the value of debentures is less than the value of the net assets taken over the difference will be credited to capital Reserve accounts.